Climbers

Such a versatile group of plants, useful for covering fences, walls, trellis, arches or obelisks. They are great for screening unsightly areas of the garden, brightening up bare walls or adding height to borders.

Name (common name) & Description

Conditions

Size

Actinidia kolomikta DECIDUOUS. An elegant climber grown for its green, pink and white tri-coloured foliage. Scented white flowers in June. Most soils in sun or semi-shade.

HEIGHT: 5m SPREAD: 3m

Akebia quinata Amethyst Glow (Chocolate Vine) SEMI-EVERGREEN. Amethyst flowers in early spring followed by fruits up to 10cm long. Requires a moist, fertile soil in sun or semi-shade.